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Schwab Asset Management Announces Index and Fund Name Changes to Its Fundamental Index ETF and Mutual Fund Family

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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While the current indexes use the FTSE Global Total Cap Index as their starting universe, the new indexes will use the RAFI Global Equity Investable Universe (GEIU) as their starting universe.

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While the current indexes use the FTSE Global Total Cap Index as their starting universe, the new indexes will use the RAFI Global Equity Investable Universe (GEIU) as their starting universe.
The same fundamental index methodology is still applied to screen companies based on three fundamental variables:

Patient Square Capital, a Leading Health Care-Focused Investment Firm, Agrees to Acquire NanoString Technologies

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Monday, March 11, 2024

NanoString Technologies, Inc. (OTC: NSTGQ) (“NanoString” or the “Company”), a leading provider of life science tools for discovery and translational research, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Patient Square Capital (“Patient Square”), a prominent health care investment firm, pursuant to which Patient Square will serve as the “stalking horse” bidder in conjunction with a court-supervised sales process.

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NanoString Technologies, Inc. (OTC: NSTGQ) (“NanoString” or the “Company”), a leading provider of life science tools for discovery and translational research, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Patient Square Capital (“Patient Square”), a prominent health care investment firm, pursuant to which Patient Square will serve as the “stalking horse” bidder in conjunction with a court-supervised sales process.
Under the terms of the agreement, Patient Square intends to purchase substantially all assets of the Company’s global business operations as a going concern for $220 million.
“This agreement with Patient Square provides continuity for our scientific customers and employees, and represents an important step in our financial restructuring,” said Brad Gray, President & CEO of NanoString.
Patient Square is represented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP as counsel and Greenhill & Co as investment banker.

U.S. Department of Education selects Legends of Learning platform for $8 million grant to study effectiveness of game-based learning in Florida as part of the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant program.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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FULTON, Md., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legends of Learning has been selected to partner with Impact Florida, a non-profit, non-partisan organization advancing excellence in classroom instruction, and WestEd, a national non-partisan leader in research, development, and service focused on education and human development, to examine the efficacy of game-based science instruction in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS).

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Several prior studies of the Legends of Learning platform have already shown significant positive correlations between game platform usage and improvements in test scores.
With WestEd leading data collection, analysis, and insights, this study will build upon an established body of evidence.
Innovation in delivering education is of paramount importance given current proficiency trends in science education.
A prior study of the Legends of Learning platform by WestEd showed up to a 23-percentile point improvement in science achievement scores with usage of the GBL platform.

POSSIBLE TEAMS UP WITH NBCUNIVERSAL FOR ON-SITE HOSTING DUTIES

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Monday, April 1, 2024

NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today Access Hollywood's Kit Hoover, Telemundo's Jessica Carrillo, and NBC6 News' Constance Jones are the newest hosts to join the anticipated lineup of speakers and leaders at POSSIBLE.

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The Vision Hall is where business leaders come to ignite the industry's imagination and spark interesting discussions about the future of marketing.
"Kit, Jessica, and Constance will be vital assets to our team of hosts at POSSIBLE.
From their experience, they have their finger on the pulse of the cultural zeitgeist, making them in tune to all things POSSIBLE."
During the event, POSSIBLE will present 14 tracks of curated content, masterclasses, workshops, an exposition, an outside activation area, VIP networking, and entertainment.

ASIAN HALL OF FAME KICKS-OFF ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian Hall of Fame hosts Celebrate Asia Festival at Biltmore Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 1. The annual benefit for the Women Founders Fund supports diversity women in tech, entertainment and arts.

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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian Hall of Fame hosts Celebrate Asia Festival at Biltmore Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 1.
Asian Hall of Fame President & CEO and America's Got Talent vocalist Maki Mae performs Phantom of the Opera, Queen of the Night, Time to Say Goodbye, and Lakme duet with Inductee Ren Hanami (SAG-AFTRA).
Asian Hall of Fame's signature Charity Boutique features Mother's Day discounts on luxury gifts and mystery boxes containing cultured pearl.
Asian Hall of Fame is a leading cultural, educational, and humanitarian charity that transforms public perception of Asian and Indigenous legacy.

Sunlight Entertainment & Pocket.watch Announce Wide Theatrical Release For Their First Feature Film, 'Ryan's World The Movie: Titan Universe Adventure,' Premiering on Over 2,100 Screens Nationwide August 16th

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pocket.watch, the leading kids and family creator content and IP company, and Sunlight Entertainment, the Kaji family owned production studio, announce today the wide theatrical release for their first feature film, Ryan's World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure, premiering on 2,100 screens in theaters nationwide August 16th. The film artistically blends live-action sequences with captivating anime inspired by Ryan's World flagship series, Titan Universe. Here, viewers witness Ryan's thrilling metamorphosis into Red Titan, his beloved animated superhero persona.

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The film artistically blends live-action sequences with captivating anime inspired by Ryan's World flagship series, Titan Universe.
Pocket.watch and Sunlight Entertainment, will release the independent film across the United States in all major markets.
In Ryan's World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure, Ryan takes to the big screen for his most epic adventure yet.
Ryan's World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure is produced by Sunlight Entertainment's Shion Kaji and Loann Kaji, along with pocket.watch's Albie Hecht, who also serves as director.

Join Maxon at NAB 2024: Discover the Future of Digital Creativity

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists, and creators of all types, is excited to announce the presenter lineup and schedule for NAB 2024 in Las Vegas, April 13 - 17 at booth SL4104.

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Maxon returns to NAB with presentations by artists from around the world and demos of the latest, groundbreaking Maxon One features and tools.
Stop by the Maxon booth at NAB to see a demo that turns a robot sculpted in ZBrush into a 3D-printed figurine!
Artists use the Maxon One suite of tools for 2D and 3D design, animation, motion graphics, filmmaking, digital sculpting, rendering, and much more.
"Maxon is a community-focused company and, as always, we're excited to return to NAB to talk with everyone and share ideas," says Maxon CEO, David McGavran.

Carbyne Releases AI-V, an AI-Powered Virtual Agent for Admin Lines Within Emergency Communications Centers

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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AI-V is being demonstrated this week at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) in Orlando, a premier event in the critical communications field.

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AI-V is being demonstrated this week at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) in Orlando, a premier event in the critical communications field.
More than 99% of emergency communications centers in the U.S. manage both emergency 9-1-1 lines and administrative lines (10-digit numbers and 311) that support other public services such as trash removal and street maintenance, which can account for 50% to 80% of calls received.
"AI-V addresses the #1 problem facing most emergency communication centers, which is understaffing," said Amir Elichai, Carbyne's CEO.
Carbyne has built a full-service virtual agent that can handle many routine inquiries, including routing calls, answering commonly asked questions, filing complaints, and more.

Black Dragon Capital℠ Portfolio Company Grass Valley Completes $220 Million Strategic Recapitalization

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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BOCA RATON, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Dragon Capital's portfolio company, Grass Valley, recently announced the successful completion of a $220 million strategic refinancing led by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Private Credit. The strategic recapitalization will both strengthen the company's balance sheet and refinance existing debt, while further positioning Grass Valley to lead the reimagination of the future workflow for media through its Grass Valley Media Universe (GVMU) suite of solutions.

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Milestone Recapitalization Positions Black Dragon Capital℠ to Deliver Value, Allowing Grass Valley to Extend Market Leadership and Accelerate Growth.
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Dragon Capital's portfolio company, Grass Valley, recently announced the successful completion of a $220 million strategic refinancing led by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Private Credit.
The strategic recapitalization will both strengthen the company's balance sheet and refinance existing debt, while further positioning Grass Valley to lead the reimagination of the future workflow for media through its Grass Valley Media Universe (GVMU) suite of solutions.
Since 2020, Grass Valley has been under the multi-phased investment firm Black Dragon's leadership.

MapleStory Universe presented about designing innovative blockchain-based MMORPG at GDC 2024

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MapleStory Universe, Nexon Group's global blockchain project, has announced that they attended the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco and held a session on "Bringing the Real World Economy to MMORPG."

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MapleStory Universe, Nexon Group's global blockchain project, has announced that they attended the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco and held a session on "Bringing the Real World Economy to MMORPG."
During the session, Keith Kim, Head of Strategy at MapleStory Universe project, explained the development progress of MapleStory N, a blockchain based PC MMORPG, and how economic immersion is integrated into its game design.
"The limited quantity system of MapleStory N will allow users to have more fun acquiring items in the game."
MapleStory Universe plans to release its blockchain-based PC MMOPRG 'MapleStory N' in certain countries within the year, followed by many other tools and applications to come.